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    24 Delicious Christmas Cookies to Fill Your Cookie Jar

    Published: Dec 10, 2024 by Emmeline Kemperyd · post_comments]

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    The holiday season is the perfect time to fill your cookie jar with a variety of festive treats. From classic gingerbread to rich chocolate crinkles, these 26 Christmas cookie recipes will bring joy to your celebrations. Whether you're baking for family gatherings or sharing with friends, these cookies are sure to spread cheer and warmth.

    Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies

    Chocolate Dipped Chocolate Chip Cookies
    Photo Credit: food folks and fun.

    Christmas Chocolate Chip Cookies are simple to make and are dipped in chocolate and sprinkled with colorful toppings. They have a nice chewy texture on the outside and are soft and gooey in the center.

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    Butterball Cookies

    Butterball Cookies
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    Butterball Cookies are simple to whip up and are delicious any time of the year, especially during Christmas. They have a nice crunch from the chopped hazelnuts, making them a delicious treat that everyone loves.

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    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies

    Chocolate Peppermint Kiss Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    These festive cookies are soft, chewy, and packed with chocolate, making them a great treat for the holiday season. They're easy to make and perfect for sharing with family and friends.

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    Snowman Sugar Cookies

    Snowman Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Tikkido.

    Decorating snowman sugar cookies is a fun and simple activity. You can use sparkling sugar crystals or royal icing to create beautiful cookies that are perfect for the holiday season.

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    Reindeer Cookies

    Reindeer Cookies.
    Photo Credit: I Heart Eating.

    Reindeer cookies are soft chocolate treats decorated with candy faces and pretzel antlers. This simple Christmas cookie recipe doesn't require a mixer or any chilling time.

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    Peppermint Meltaways

    Peppermint Meltaways.
    Photo Credit: Blend with Spices.

    These Christmas cookies are light, buttery, and simply delightful. Topped with peppermint frosting and crushed candy canes, they add a festive touch to your holiday treats!

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    Christmas Unicorn Cookies

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Fat Dad Foodie.

    Christmas Unicorn Cookies are a fun and soft treat that add a bit of magic to your holiday baking. They're also really simple to whip up.

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    Pillsbury Christmas Cookies

    Pillsbury Christmas Cookies
    Photo Credit: The Foreign Fork.

    These Double Decker Christmas Cookies are a fun and festive treat that will brighten up your holiday gatherings. They're easy to make and perfect for sharing with friends and family during the Christmas season.

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    Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies

    Chocolate Sprinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful.

    These chocolate sprinkle cookies are perfect for anyone who loves chocolate. They're thick, fluffy, and full of rich chocolate flavor, plus they're simple to whip up and look great for any gathering.

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    Walnut Crescent Cookies

    Walnut Crescent Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Living Sweet Moments,

    Walnut Crescent Cookies are a deliciously crumbly treat that everyone will love during the Holidays. These cookies are simple to prepare and are great for sharing with family and friends.

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    Heart-Shaped Cookies

    Heart-Shaped Cookies.
    Photo credit: Spatula Desserts.

    These heart-shaped chocolate chip cookies are easy to make and turn out wonderfully gooey. They're perfect for sharing during the holiday season.

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    Peanut Butter Cookies

    A peanut butter cookie.
    Photo credit: always use butter.

    These cookies are packed with peanut butter, giving them a rich flavor that feels indulgent. They have all the sweetness and texture of a classic cookie, making them a perfect treat for the holidays.

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    Raspberry Crumble Cookies

    Raspberry Crumble Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Broken Oven Baking.

    Raspberry Crumble Cookies are delightful shortbread cookies filled with raspberry that are baked in a muffin tin, giving them a cute mini pie appearance. The same dough is used for both the cookie base and the crumble topping, making them a fun treat to enjoy.

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     Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

     Peppermint Chocolate Crinkle Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Casual Foodist.

    Peppermint chocolate crinkle cookies are a holiday favorite that everyone loves. These rich and sweet cookies, dusted with powdered sugar, are simple to whip up and will quickly become a cherished Christmas treat.

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    German Christmas Cookies

    German Christmas Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Happy Kitchen.

    German Christmas cookies, known as Lebkuchen, are soft and full of flavor with a nice spicy kick. They're perfect for sharing with family and friends during the holiday season.

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    Walnut Snowball Cookies

    Walnut Snowball Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits.

    Walnut Snowball Cookies are a holiday favorite that everyone loves. These buttery shortbread cookies are filled with chopped walnuts and covered in powdered sugar, creating a delightful treat that's perfect for the season.

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    Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

    Soft Christmas Sprinkle Sugar Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Savor the Spoonful.

    These soft and fluffy Christmas sprinkle sugar cookies are a perfect treat for the holidays. With festive red and green sprinkles mixed in, they're quick and easy to whip up at home.

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    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies

    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    Coconut Raspberry Thumbprint Cookies are delicious and perfect for any occasion. These sweet treats are great for tea time, surprise guests, or just enjoying on your own.

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    Stained Glass Cookies

    Stained Glass Cookies.
    Photo Credit: That Skinny Chick Can Bake.

    Stained glass cookies are simple to make and look impressive on any holiday table. Everyone will be amazed when you show off these beautiful treats!

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    Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies

    Brown Sugar Shortbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Kelly Neil.

    Brown sugar shortbread cookies are buttery and crisp, with a crumbly texture that melts in your mouth. Using a cookie stamp, these cookies are not only tasty but also look great for the holiday season.

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    Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies

    Chewy, Soft Gingerbread Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Chew Out Loud.

    These soft gingerbread cookies are packed with flavor from ginger, cinnamon, and molasses. You can shape them however you want, whether you prefer them plain or decorated.

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    Oreo Melted Snowman Cookies

    Oreo Melted Snowman Cookies.
    Photo Credit: Everyday Eileen.

    Melting Snowman Oreo Balls are a fun and easy no-bake treat for Christmas. These festive Oreo truffles are sure to be a hit at your holiday gatherings.

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    Red Velvet Snickerdoodle Brookies

    Red Velvet Snickerdoodle Brookies.
    Photo Credit: Sense & Edibility.

    This rich combination of red velvet brownies and soft snickerdoodle cookies is sure to impress. It's a delightful treat that brings together two favorite flavors in one delicious dessert.

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    Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing

    Shortbread Cookies with Lemon Icing.
    Photo Credit: Cooking in My Genes.

    These cookies are a holiday favorite, featuring easy-to-find ingredients and a delicious lemon icing that pairs perfectly with the buttery base. They're a great treat to bake this Christmas.

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    About Emmeline Kemperyd

    Emmeline Kemperyd is a writer, food blogger, recipe creator and food photographer and the founder of alwaysusebutter.com. She has 20+ years experience creating and simplifying recipes so they taste good, and are quick, easy, and approachable. She is a regular contributor to MSN and her work has been featured by The Guardian, Well+Good, Vulture, SheKnows, Good Men Project, and The Feed Feed, among others.

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